This study is part of a larger investigation that focused
on political awareness and participation in Botswana. Three separate
surveys were conducted, with an elite sample (the present study), a
sample of the adult population (SURVEY OF BOTSWANA POLITICAL
PARTICIPATION, 1970: MASS SAMPLE [ICPSR 7362]), and a sample of
secondary school students (SURVEY OF BOTSWANA POLITICAL PARTICIPATION,
1970: SECONDARY SCHOOL SAMPLE [ICPSR 7351]). The elite sample was
selected from participants at govern... (more info)

This study is part of a larger investigation that focused
on political awareness and participation in Botswana. Three separate
surveys were conducted, with an elite sample (the present study), a
sample of the adult population (SURVEY OF BOTSWANA POLITICAL
PARTICIPATION, 1970: MASS SAMPLE [ICPSR 7362]), and a sample of
secondary school students (SURVEY OF BOTSWANA POLITICAL PARTICIPATION,
1970: SECONDARY SCHOOL SAMPLE [ICPSR 7351]). The elite sample was
selected from participants at governmental, trade, and professional
meetings and conventions. Respondents included members of parliament,
district council members, teachers, union and cooperative leaders,
members of women's associations, civil servants, and university
students. The questionnaire elicited views on the structure of local
and national decision-making processes and the relationship between
traditional (tribal) and modern (elected) loci of power. Variables
assessed respondents' perceptions of the power structure, their
participation in local politics and other decision-making processes,
their political knowledge, and views of community
cohesion. Demographic data include sex, age, education, marital
status, number of children, parents' education, father's occupation,
tribal affiliation, intra-tribal class, media usage, travel
experience, and source of livelihood.

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Methodology

Sample:
At least half of the participants at national meetings of
the targeted elite groups were included in the sample. In the case of
local civil servants, the questionnaire was administered to the chief
administrators from all regions and their subordinates from two
districts. Students were surveyed on university premises.